Cherry chocolate pavlova

Ingredients

  1. Step 1 6 large egg whites
  2. Step 2 300g caster sugar
  3. Step 3 1 tbsp cornflour
  4. Step 4 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  5. Step 5 25g cocoa powder
  6. Step 6 50g finely chopped dark chocolate
  7. Step 7 284ml pot double cream
  8. Step 8 3 tbsp icing sugar
  9. Step 9 ½ 600g jar stoned cherry compote
  10. Step 10 fresh cherries, to serve
Cherry chocolate pavlova
Calories: 317 Carbohydrate: 47 g Protein: 3 g Fat: 15 g
Cook time: 120 minutes Prep time: 20 minutes Total time: 140 minutes Servings: 12

TAGS

Dessert Dinner Lunch British Josh Eagleton Buffet cake Caster sugar cherry cherry Cherry cake chocolate Cocoa powder Cornflour Dark chocolate Double cream Egg white Egg white Emma Lewi Icing sugar Make Ahead Merangue Meringue Meringue Pavlova summer Summer dessert White wine vinegar

Directions

  1. Step 1 Heat the oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Whisk the egg whites just until they form stiff peaks. Gradually whisk in the sugar, a couple of tbsp at a time, making sure you whisk really well between each addition. When all the sugar has been added, keep whisking for a couple of mins until the mixture is really thick and glossy and looks a little like shaving foam. Carefully stir in the cornflour, vinegar, cocoa powder and chocolate with a large metal spoon, just until incorporated.
  2. Step 2 Tear off a sheet of baking parchment and use to cover a baking sheet. Mark a 25cm circle on the paper. Spoon over the meringue mixture, swirling into the circle, building up the sides a little, ready to keep the filling in. Cook for 1½ hrs. Leave to cool.
  3. Step 3 When ready to serve, whip the double cream and icing sugar together in a big bowl until soft peaks form. Spoon the cherry compote over the meringue, dollop over the cream, then swirl around. Arrange a few of the fresh cherries on top to finish.